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    "id": 1199661,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1199661/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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        "id": 13591,
        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "It is a challenge. I know certain interventions have been done. That is why we have Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA). What has it done? Nothing! We also have Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA) and the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), which have done nothing. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I represent Baringo County, another ASAL area. The President of the Republic of Kenya gave us hope when we were being butchered during the spate of cattle rustling. When he visited Baringo County, he demonstrated that he understands the situation. I appeal to my colleagues from the ASAL areas, that we strengthen our own caucus, the Pastoralists Parliamentary Group (PPG). This will enable us to articulate these issues clearly to the Government that is now in place. During the post-election violence in year 2007, billions of money were allocated to address the situation. I think we are being neglected because of our numbers. I do not know what we will do to have the population required for us to be listened to. This is the House where we can stand to be counted, so that our region and people will---"
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